Pope Leo XIV ’s inauguration Mass on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square and Basilica is a ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus’ apostle, and his special mission ...

All mobile phone signal will be deactivated in the Vatican on Wednesday ahead of the highly secretive conclave to elect the next pope, Italian state media reported.

"Authentic wisdom has more to do with recognizing the true meaning of life than with the availability of data." ...

The meaning behind the symbolic items at Pope Francis' funeral. ... Pope Francis was laid to rest Saturday in a historic funeral that drew more than 250,000 people, according to the Vatican.

On Sunday morning, May 18, a Mass for the beginning of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV will take place in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Although the Mass is no longer described as an ...

The Vatican unveiled Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait and signature Saturday, revealing the American Pontiff’s embrace of traditional papal elements just two days after his historic election ...

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The Vatican released the first photographs of the late pontiff this morning, showing his coffin laid out in t he chapel of the Santa Marta residence where he lived during his 12-year papacy.

The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin, ... We've taken a look at who was in the chapel and some of the symbolism on show in the images. Image source, Getty Images.

The Vatican has released several photographs of Pope Francis lying in an open coffin in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, his former residence. We've taken a look at who was in the chapel and ...

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church since 2013, has died, the Vatican confirmed on Monday. The 88-year old recently battled double pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection. The ...

The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin, ... We've taken a look at who was in the chapel and some of the symbolism on show in the images. Getty Images.